PALESTINE, Texas (April 30, 2019) – Earlier, the City of Palestine issued a boil water notice for Palestine High School and Taco Bell. That notice is now being expanded to include the areas of Moore Drive and the Plaza Shopping Center on S. Loop 256. The following is the legal notice.

Public Notice to Boil Water

Due to a fire hydrant replacement affecting Palestine High School, Taco Bell, the Plaza Shopping Center and Moore Drive, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Palestine, PWS 0010001 to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for three minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Felipe Garcia at (903) 731-8483.

FROM EARLIER:

PALESTINE, Texas (April 30, 2019) – The City of Palestine is issuing a boil water notice for Palestine High School and Taco Bell. No other businesses or homes are affected by this Advisory. The following is the legal notice.

Public Notice to Boil Water

Due to a fire hydrant replacement affecting Palestine High School and Taco Bell only, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Palestine, PWS 0010001 to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for three minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Felipe Garcia at (903) 731-8483.

PALESTINE, Texas (April 30, 2019) – The City of Palestine is issuing a boil water notice for Palestine High School and Taco Bell. No other businesses or homes are affected by this Advisory. The following is the legal notice.
Public Notice to Boil Water

Due to a fire hydrant replacement affecting Palestine High School and Taco Bell only, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Palestine, PWS 0010001 to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for three minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Felipe Garcia at (903) 731-8483.

Palestine, Texas –(April 25, 2019) On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Palestine Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 17th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to Wal-Mart at 2223 S Loop 256 . (Sites cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last fall Americans turned in nearly 460 tons (more than 900,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at more than 5,800 sites operated by the DEA and almost 4,800 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 16 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in almost 11 million pounds—nearly 5,500 tons—of pills.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows year after year that the majority of misused and abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including someone else’s medication being stolen from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 27 Take Back Day event, go to www.DEATakeBack.com or contact the Palestine Police Department Community Liaison, Michele Herbert at 903-731-8418.

Cpt. Lester joined the PPD in 2007 where she promoted to supervisor and served as a Field Training Officer in the Patrol Division. In 2012, Cpt. Lester joined the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office where she served as the Senior Sergeant over their Patrol Division. Cpt. Lester returned to the PPD in 2018. Prior to her police career, Cpt. Lester served in Corrections with the TDCJ.

Cpt. Lester holds an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Trinity Valley Community College and is completing her bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington. Cpt. Lester also holds an Advanced Peace Officer Certification.

Cpt. Lester resides in Palestine, Texas with her 5 year old son, Kaden.

“I am excited about promoting Cpt. Lester to serve on our Command Staff. She possesses strong leadership skills and has certain intangibles that just can’t be taught. In addition, Cpt. Lester is the first female to serve on the Command Staff in PPD’s rich history. We should all be excited about our future,” said Chief Harvey.

PALESTINE, Texas (April 24, 2019) – The Boil Water Notice affecting the area of Westwood has been rescinded. The following is the legal notice.

Boil Water Rescind Notice

On April 22, 2019, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required our public water system,City of Palestine Utilities Department, PWS ID 0010001 to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption.

Our system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore adequate pressure, disinfectant levels, and/or bacteriological quality and has provided TCEQ with testing results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling as of April 24, 2019.

If you have questions, contact Felipe Garcia at 903-731-8483.

If a customer wishes to reach TCEQ, they may call 512-239-4691.

FROM EARLIER:

PALESTINE, Texas (April 22, 2019) – The City of Palestine is issuing a boil water notice for residents in the Westwood area. The following is the legal notice.

Public Notice to Boil Water

Due to a water main repair in the area of Salt Works Road affecting all of the area Westwood, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Palestine, PWS 0010001 to notify customers in the area of Country Club Road of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for three minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Felipe Garcia at (903) 731-8483.

PALESTINE, Texas (April 23, 2019) – The Boil Water Notice affecting the area of Country Club Road has been rescinded. The following is the legal notice.

Boil Water Rescind Notice

On April 21, 2019, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required our public water system,City of Palestine Utilities Department, PWS ID 0010001 to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption.

Our system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore adequate pressure, disinfectant levels, and/or bacteriological quality and has provided TCEQ with testing results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling as of April 23, 2019.

If you have questions, contact Felipe Garcia at 903-731-8483.

If a customer wishes to reach TCEQ, they may call 512-239-4691.

From Earlier:

Boil water notice on Country Club Road

PALESTINE, Texas (April 21, 2019) – The City of Palestine is issuing a boil water notice for residents in on Country Club Road. The following is the legal notice.

Public Notice to Boil Water

Due to the presence of Coliform Colilert 18 in lab tests performed subsequent to power failure at the Water Treatment Plant, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Palestine, PWS 0010001 to notify customers in the area of Country Club Road of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for three minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Felipe Garcia at (903) 731-8483.

Boil Water Notice for the Westwood Area

PALESTINE, Texas (April 22, 2019) – The City of Palestine is issuing a boil water notice for residents in the Westwood area. The following is the legal notice.

Public Notice to Boil Water

Due to a water main repair in the area of Salt Works Road affecting all of the area of Westwood, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Palestine, PWS 0010001 to notify customers in the area of Country Club Road of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for three minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Felipe Garcia at (903) 731-8483.

PALESTINE, Texas (April 21, 2019) – The City of Palestine is issuing a boil water notice for residents in on Country Club Road. The following is the legal notice.

Public Notice to Boil Water

Due to the presence of Coliform Colilert 18 in lab tests performed subsequent to power failure at the Water Treatment Plant, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Palestine, PWS 0010001 to notify customers in the area of Country Club Road of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for three minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Felipe Garcia at (903) 731-8483.

Boil water notice for all businesses, residents and wholesalers of the City of Palestine Water System (TX0010001)

PALESTINE, Texas (April 21, 2019) – The Boil Water Notice affecting all businesses, residents and wholesales of the City of Palestine Water System (TX0010001) has been rescinded. The following is the legal notice.

Boil Water Rescind Notice

On April 19, 2019, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required our public water system,City of Palestine Utilities Department, PWS ID 0010001 to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption.

Our system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore adequate pressure, disinfectant levels, and/or bacteriological quality and has provided TCEQ with testing results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling as of April 21, 2019.

If you have questions, contact Felipe Garcia at 903-731-8483.

If a customer wishes to reach TCEQ, they may call 512-239-4691.

From Earlier:

Boil water notice for all businesses, residents and wholesalers of the City of Palestine Water System (TX0010001)

PALESTINE, Texas (April 19, 2019) – The City of Palestine is issuing a boil water notice for all businesses, residents and wholesalers on the City of Palestine Water System (TX0010001). The following is the legal notice.

Public Notice to Boil Water

Due to a catastrophic power failure of the Water Treatment Plant caused by an Act of God, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Palestine, PWS 0010001 to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for three minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Felipe Garcia at (903) 731-8483.

City Secretary’s Office will be open on Friday, April 19, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., to accept applications for a ballot by mail in person. Please contact City Secretary's Office at 903-731-8414 or email therrera@palestine-tx.org for additional information.

Boil water notice for all businesses, residents and wholesalers of the City of Palestine Water System (TX0010001)

PALESTINE, Texas (April 19, 2019) – The City of Palestine is issuing a boil water notice for all businesses, residents and wholesalers on the City of Palestine Water System (TX0010001). The following is the legal notice.

Public Notice to Boil Water

Due to a catastrophic power failure of the Water Treatment Plant caused by an Act of God, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Palestine, PWS 0010001 to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for three minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Felipe Garcia at (903) 731-8483.

PALESTINE, Texas (April 18, 2019)Due to damage sustained during last night’s storms our Water Treatment Plant is not operable at the moment.

This is what you need to know:1) There is no water available for home use or for drinking. If you still have water YOU MUST BOIL IT at least three minutes before drinking.2) Porta-potties will be available at the following locations:

Reagan Park

Willie Myers Park

City Hall parking lot

Civic Center

3215 W. Oak

611 Avenue A (Fire Station 1)

107 7th Street (Fire Station 2)

518 Benbrook (Fire Station 3)

Drinking water will be provided later this evening on a limited basis per household. As soon as we have the water on site (to be determined) you will be notified.

3) Please look after the elderly and the very young to make sure they are provided the necessary water.

We will continue to work throughout the night and in the morning until services are restored. We will provide updates via social media, news outlets and our Code Red system. We appreciate your patience as we work to get everything restored.

PALESTINE, Texas (April 18, 2019) – Strong storms moved through the area last night causing severe damage throughout the City. The Water Treatment Facility has sustained damage including several downed power lines and is currently without power. Until further notice, please conserve all water use to emergency use only.We will continue to keep City residents informed as we continue efforts to restore operations to all City facilities.

Please be aware that Oncor will be clearing major feeders first before they can send crews to individual damage. Please bear with us as we work to clear the streets and Oncor restores power. Be aware of your surroundings and do not attempt to go near a downed power line or fallen tree.

To report trees down please contact Public Works at 903-731-8423. If due to high call volumes you cannot get through, please call Customer Service at 903-731-8400.

The City of Palestine is opening its Compost Facility located on Spring Street between Palestine Ave. and the Loop where people can drop off their tree debris until 7 pm, or later if necessary, at no charge.

PALESTINE, Texas (April 3, 2019) – The Boil Water Notice affecting Story Intermediate School has been rescinded. The following is the legal notice.
Boil Water Rescind Notice

On April 1, 2019, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required our public water system,City of Palestine Utilities Department, PWS ID 0010001 to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption.

Our system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore adequate pressure, disinfectant levels, and/or bacteriological quality and has provided TCEQ with testing results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling as of April 3, 2019.

If you have questions, contact Felipe Garcia at 903-731-8483.

If a customer wishes to reach TCEQ, they may call 512-239-4691.

From Earlier:

PALESTINE, Texas (April 1, 2019) – The City of Palestine is issuing a boil water notice for the Texas State Railroad Park (No other residences or businesses are affected by this Advisory). The following is the legal notice.

Public Notice to Boil Water

Due to a main break in the area of the Texas State Railroad Park, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Palestine, PWS 0010001 to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Felipe Garcia at (903) 731-8483.

Boil water notice for the Texas State Railroad Park
PALESTINE, Texas (April 1, 2019) – The City of Palestine is issuing a boil water notice for the Texas State Railroad Park (No other residences or businesses are affected by this Advisory). The following is the legal notice.

Public Notice to Boil Water

Due to a main break in the area of the Texas State Railroad Park, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Palestine, PWS 0010001 to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Felipe Garcia at (903) 731-8483.